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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.27, 566.01 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.27, 566.01 and 266.76 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.27 : 566.01 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.27/566.01 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.27x = 566.01 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.27x = 150,988.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,988.83/378.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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